PTI had taken notice of the incident prompting Shah to post a video in which he sought an open apology for “hurting anyone’s feelings”, and insisting that he had only “pushed” Chauhan, even though the clip circulating on the internet had shown him raising his hand and hitting the man multiple times.

Shah had also visited the victim to apologise in person.

Shah had on Monday also sought a pardon from the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar had earlier taken Suo moto notice of the incident and required Shah to furnish his reply within three days.